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Qobuz updates its mobile apps

07/05/2024

Qobuz updates its mobile apps with a new Android TV beta, Android Auto integration and a new Radio feature for both iOS and Android devices. Android TV (Beta version) – Qobuz have rolled out a brand new beta version of the Qobuz app for Android TV allowing you to stream music directly from your TV. Android Auto Integration – Qobuz is now available on Android Auto, making your journeys more enjoyable. There is a new […]

Create personalized playlists with Spotify’s AI Playlist

28/04/2024

Create personalized playlists with Spotify’s AI Playlist which has been released in Beta on Android and iOS devices in the UK and Australia. Available on Spotify Premium creating a new playlist with AI Playlist is as simple as typing a unique prompt into the chat. The AI Playlist pairs Spotify’s personalization technology with AI to deliver a personalized mix that can reference places, animals, activities, movie characters, colours and even emojis. The most successful playlists […]

Global recorded music revenues grew 10.2% in 2023

27/04/2024

Global recorded music revenues grew 10.2% in 2023 driven largely by growth in paid subscription streaming according to IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide. Figures released recently in IFPI’s Global Music Report show total revenues for 2023 were US$28.6 Bn. Subscription streaming revenues alone grew by 11.2% and made up almost half (48.9%) of the global market. In 2023 the number of paid subscriptions to music streaming services passed 500 million for the first […]

The US Latin music market continued to grow in 2023

23/04/2024

The US Latin music market grew 16% over 2022, 14% above the previous peak in 2005, according to the RIAA, the American recorded music industry association. Total revenues of $1.4 Bn represented an all-time high share of overall US recorded music revenues of 7.9%, up from 7.3% in 2022. Streaming Streaming is the dominant choice of Latin music fans today, delivering more than 98% of total Latin music revenues. Overall, streaming revenue grew to $1.3 Bn, up […]

TIDAL’s HiRes plan now cheaper than Spotify

14/04/2024

TIDAL’s HiRes plan is now cheaper than Spotify coming in at £10.99/month compared to the recently increased Spotify Premium plan costing £11.99/month. Introduced on the 10th April, a TIDAL subscription is now the same price as Amazon Music and Apple Music. TIDAL subscription plans Individual – £10.99/month 110M+ tracks in lossless, HiRes FLAC and Dolby Atmos Ad-free, offline listening Personalized mixes, editorial playlists, and Live sessions Family (up to 6 members) – £16.99/month 110M+ tracks […]

Spotify gets a Desktop Miniplayer

08/04/2024

Spotify gets a Desktop Miniplayer allowing users to change settings without switching between windows. Currently only available to Premium subscribers on PCs, it will allow you to adjust volume or change the Repeat mode without interrupting whatever else you are doing. Desktop Miniplayer features Supports all content types including music, podcast and video. Video podcasts display in a picture-in-picture mode with controls and the image ca be made larger or smaller as required. Float over […]

US music revenues grew for 8th consecutive year

26/03/2024

US music revenues grew for 8th consecutive year in 2023 up 8% to a record high of $17.1 Bn according to figures released by the RIAA. Streaming continued to be the biggest driver of growth with record levels of paid subscriptions, continued growth in ad-supported revenues and growing contributions from new platforms and services. Paid subscriptions continue to drive streaming growth Streaming continued to account for the great majority of recorded music revenues in 2023. Paid subscriptions, […]